Know Before You Go
Whether you're preparing for your upcoming beluga whale adventure or just want to learn more about summer in Churchill, we've got you covered. We've rounded up an array of helpful resources, from wildlife guides and packing tips, to inspirational travel stories and blog posts to fuel your excitement.
Travel Tips
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about summer in Churchill? We've got answers! We've compiled a list of our most frequently asked questions about weather, wildlife, and more!
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Wildlife Guide
Wildlife Guide
Learn about beluga whales and the other wildlife you may encounter on your Churchill summer adventure.
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Photography Tips
Photography Tips
Check out our pro tips for capturing Churchill's summer wildlife and northern wonders in these photography articles and webinars.
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Beluga Whale Trivia
Beluga Whale Trivia
Take our belugas quiz to put your knowledge to the test, then share it with friends to see who knows the most about Churchill's annual migration of these white whales!
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Weather & Climate
Weather & Climate
Find out what the weather conditions are typically like in Winnipeg and farther north in Churchill during the summer.
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Packing List
Packing List
We’ve made a comprehensive list of all the clothing and gear you’ll want to pack so you'll be well prepared for your Churchill summer trip.
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Travel Stories & Articles
The Summer Ecology of Churchill, Manitoba
The Summer Ecology of Churchill, Manitoba
—By Megan Brief
Churchill comes alive when the winter thaws, bringing migratory animals—including close to 300 bird species, polar bears and beluga whales—back to the Hudson Bay coastline. Even in the most severe conditions, life finds a way—as fragile and as fleeting as it may be.
Churchill comes alive when the winter thaws, bringing migratory animals—including close to 300 bird species, polar bears and beluga whales—back to the Hudson Bay coastline. Even in the most severe conditions, life finds a way—as fragile and as fleeting as it may be.
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Can’t-Miss Arctic Summer Activities in Churchill, Manitoba
Can’t-Miss Arctic Summer Activities in Churchill, Manitoba
—By Cathy Brown
Churchill for most of the year is frozen, still and dark, but summertime is blessed with long days and much more friendly temperatures.These summertime conditions open up a wide array of Arctic activities. Here are a few of our not-to-miss favorites…
Churchill for most of the year is frozen, still and dark, but summertime is blessed with long days and much more friendly temperatures.These summertime conditions open up a wide array of Arctic activities. Here are a few of our not-to-miss favorites…
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Watch and Listen to the Sounds of Beluga Whales
Watch and Listen to the Sounds of Beluga Whales
—By Jim Fuller and Moira le Patourel
A summertime journey to Churchill reveals another world beyond the tundra–the watery domain of beluga whales! Hear...
A summertime journey to Churchill reveals another world beyond the tundra–the watery domain of beluga whales! Hear...
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Traveler Story: A Beluga Whale Tour to Remember
Traveler Story: A Beluga Whale Tour to Remember
—By Jo Ostrov
We bump along the surface of the water. Hundreds of whales are at the mouth of the Churchill River, which empties into...
We bump along the surface of the water. Hundreds of whales are at the mouth of the Churchill River, which empties into...
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Traveler Story: Beluga Whales in Churchill, Canada
Traveler Story: Beluga Whales in Churchill, Canada
—By Kay Ellen Gilmour
Here on the edge of Hudson Bay is a wildlife sanctuary for bird life, beluga whales, and the great polar bear...
Here on the edge of Hudson Bay is a wildlife sanctuary for bird life, beluga whales, and the great polar bear...
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10 Interesting Facts about Beluga Whales
10 Interesting Facts about Beluga Whales
—By World Wildlife Fund
Belugas are very social animals, and it’s possible to see pods numbering in the hundreds during a trip to Churchill...
Belugas are very social animals, and it’s possible to see pods numbering in the hundreds during a trip to Churchill...
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